. Gypsophila Panici'lata. GEOBITEARIA. Tricosantha. A particularly pretty plant for a partially shaded position in the rockery, with small blue flowers in globular heads during July and August. 25 cts. each ; % per doz. GUNNERA. SCabra. Probal)ly the noblest of all hardy perennial decorative foliage plants, with kaves which, under favorable conditions, frequently measure 5 lo 10 feet across, a well grown plant attaining a height of5 feet by 15 to 20 feet in diameter; but to produce a satisfactory growth it must receive liberal treatment. Very rich, deep, moist soil is indispensable. Full e
. Gypsophila Panici'lata. GEOBITEARIA. Tricosantha. A particularly pretty plant for a partially shaded position in the rockery, with small blue flowers in globular heads during July and August. 25 cts. each ; % per doz. GUNNERA. SCabra. Probal)ly the noblest of all hardy perennial decorative foliage plants, with kaves which, under favorable conditions, frequently measure 5 lo 10 feet across, a well grown plant attaining a height of5 feet by 15 to 20 feet in diameter; but to produce a satisfactory growth it must receive liberal treatment. Very rich, deep, moist soil is indispensable. Full exposure to the sun is advisable, but they should be sheltered from severe winds, and must never suffer for the want of water. Ample protection should be provided in winter by a liberal covering of leaves. 50 cts. each. HEEIANTHUS (Hardy Sunflowers!. The perennial Sunflowers are among the most effective hardy l)lants for large borders, for planting among shrubbery, or as tkimps on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, will succeed in any soil, and ore invaluable for decorative purposes or as cut flowers during the summer. Daniel Dewar. The earliest to flower, bearing large single yellow flowers from early July till late August ; 6 feet. Davidiana. Lemon-yellow, single flowers about 3 inches in diameter, narrow petals, very distinct and attractive ; 8 to 10 feet ; August. Meteor. Large double orange-yellow flowers, with bold yellow guard petals ; 5 feet; August and September. Soleil d'Or. Deep golden-yellow, quilled petals, not unlike . a l^ahlia; 4 feet; August nnd September. (See cut.) wilh jMultiflorus Fl. PI. {Double Hardy Sunjlower). Large, ^^ double Dahlia-like golden-yellow flowers in great profusiora during July and August ; 4 feet. (See cut.) HultifloruS Maximus. A gigantic single variety, growing from 5 to 6 feel high, producing immense single golden- yellow flowers from G to 8 inches across; from August lo September; one of the finest. (See cut.) His. Large, si
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